Gettys Brannon, left, holds a red snapper on a fishing trip with Russ Tomlinson, on July 12, 2024, the one day that year they could fish for snapper. Tomlinson, president of Sportsman Boats, is holding an African pompano. (Photo provided by Gettys...
The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced on April 2, 2026. The South Carolina Research Authority, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and the South Carolina...
The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIA SC) is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the AIA SC Design and Chapter Awards. This annual juried competition encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout South...
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Movie merchandise on Amazon tied to this year's biggest releases generated $97.4 million in revenue and sold 4.48 million units in March 2026, a new study by Omnisend finds. Sales are highly concentrated,...
Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, has officially proclaimed April 6–11, 2026 as Children’s Museum Week, recognizing the vital role children’s museums play in fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Led by the...
Breeze Airways has announced the addition of 11 new nonstop routes from Myrtle Beach International Airport, making it Myrtle Beach's largest airline. Those routes are: Albany, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Buffalo, New York; Burlington,...
Contour Airlines has announced two new seasonal nonstop services to Myrtle Beach: 1.) Parkersburg, West Virginia: This service between the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) will operate from July...
Many South Carolina companies have recently announced their earnings for the second quarter of 2026. All information comes from company press releases. Here are some highlights: · Security Federal Corporation,...
PNC Bank has announced it will broaden its branch expansion to more than 370 total new locations by 2031, including more than 70 branches already opened since announcing its original expansion strategy. The additional branches will strengthen...
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), in partnership with Partnership Grand Strand, Horry County Schools, and local business and industry partners, will host the third annual Build Something Amazing event Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3...
Nine states and the District of Columbia lost jobs in the year ending in September, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hit hard by the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce, the District of Columbia suffered the largest percentage job loss, down 3.5% or 25,800 jobs. Montana, […]
Myrtle Beach City Council approved the first of two readings of an ordinance that would allow changes to public alleyways to accommodate construction of a $90 million Margaritaville resort near Ocean Boulevard and 17th Avenue North. The...
ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, released its latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that 1.2 percent of residential properties in the United States...
What could Greenville look like in 2050, and what must we do today to ensure more residents share in its prosperity? That’s what 100 business and civic leaders set out to explore through the Greenville Chamber’s “Big Bets” series. Over the past...
South Carolina’s manufacturing and pharmaceutical employers continue pouring new investment into the state to capitalize on its competitive costs, logistics, and workforce. Between 2011 and 2026, the Palmetto State announced more than 1,600...
Gov. Henry McMaster announced 25 appointments to the Governor’s Conservation Commission. These appointees from the private and academic sectors will serve alongside ex officio members, including South Carolina Department of Natural Resources...
The 2,800-acre forest was prime for development but could have polluted nearby preserves, conservationists said.
The South Carolina Research Authority has announced the first four companies that will receive inaugural funding awards for its Tech Catalyst Fund, a rural health innovation initiative administered by SCRA in partnership with the South Carolina...
CaroMont Health has announced plans to build a hospital in the Lake Wylie community of York County, South Carolina, bringing emergency and inpatient care to a fast-growing area where the health system has served patients for more than 20 years....
Four South Carolina restaurants retained their stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide American South, and several Palmetto State restaurants received Bib Gourmand or Michelin Recommended designations in the new guide. In Greenville, Scoundrel retained...
Eggs Up Grill, the South Carolina-based daytime restaurant franchise, continued to attract experienced multi-unit franchise operators in the third quarter of 2026, signing 11 new restaurant commitments across four franchise groups while...
Autonomous Power Corporation, dba Powerus, a Rock Hill, South Carolina-based defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems, announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc....
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) recently named the Palmetto State among its “Regional and State Clusters to Watch” in its first-ever Next 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters report, highlighting emerging life sciences ecosystems beyond...
Freeway Insurance has released new findings identifying the states with the highest car insurance rates in 2026, based on an analysis of actual customer policy data rather than quoted or estimated rates. South Carolina had the highest...
Ty J. Young Wealth Management, a leading financial services firm, has announced the acquisition of Moore Insurance Services, marking another strategic expansion for the firm as it continues to grow its nationwide footprint. With Moore...
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has elected Kevin R. Dean as its new president. Dean, an attorney with Motley Rice LLC, will lead the 1,400-member organization as it continues its work to protect the rights of individuals and...
Attorneys who work in defense and corporate counsel face many challenges, from client needs to the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence. Jennifer E. Johnsen, partner, Gallivan White & Boyd P.A., discussed these challenges, as well...
Visit Myrtle Beach has earned a 2026 OnCon Icon Top 100 Marketing Team Award, placing the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for South Carolina’s Grand Strand among the top marketing teams internationally and across multiple...
Adams Outdoor Advertising announced the acquisition of billboard assets from Haynes Sign Company and Invest Outdoor LTD, expanding its presence across the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand region of South Carolina with the addition of 115 billboard...
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $190,000 in grants to South Carolina communities to support downtown revitalization efforts. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces, and small business...
When children enter South Carolina’s Department of Social Services system, the hardest part is often waiting to see what happens next. Waiting for a call back. Waiting for placement. Waiting for court decisions. Waiting through long hours in...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the South Carolina District Office opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from South Carolina. National...
South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of...
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in North America, the noise in stadiums, bars, restaurants, living rooms, and fan parks may not belong to Team USA alone. A new state-by-state analysis by Covers.com, a leading sports review site, has...
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion, is set to tee it up at this year’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, adding one of the most accomplished resumes to the tournament field. Koepka’s most recent major victory came at the 2023 PGA...
Interstate 85, which runs through much of South Carolina, is the fifth-deadliest highway in the United States, according to a new study from the Dallas-based Hartley Law Firm. The study analyzed fatal car crash data to determine the most...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is developing a Statewide Transit Plan to identify public transportation needs and shape how the state partners with local transit providers. The plan will identify ways to improve transit...